People. Place. Practice. - A Professional Development Program
ashley casimir
Hi all! I wanted to share an incredible initiative from a Black-Woman owned Planning Firm that's knocking it out of the park—feel free to check it out or pass it along to anyone who might be interested:
What if practitioners had the tools to better understand how people and place shape the way they show up—and how systems shape the practice itself?
People. Place. Practice. is a professional development program designed for those who work directly with people and communities. It explores how geography, history, and policy influence everyday interactions, and how practitioners can respond with more empathy, equity, and effectiveness.
They’re now offering it as a Lunch & Learn session—an engaging and accessible way for teams and staff to:
Understand how place-based factors influence people’s needs and behaviors
Recognize how systems impact practice across education, healthcare, social services, and community work
Build trust, accountability, and equity into daily interactions
Strengthen professional practice with spatial and systemic awareness
For those who want to go deeper, the Lunch & Learn pairs seamlessly with an in-depth class series that offers practical tools, case studies, and strategies to integrate into real-world practice.
It’s practical, eye-opening, and designed to meet people where they are—whether they’re new to these ideas or already engaged in equity-driven work.
If you’re curious about how this can benefit your team, the founder would love to connect! Just let me know and I’ll introduce you.